First Saturdays 2014

May 3Crownridge Canyon 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Sounds of Spring Walk
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In the spring, the birds are very vocal while attracting their mates and defending their territories. This is a fine time to take a walk in this lovely Natural Area with premier birding educators Patsy and Tom Inglet. They will help you identify and enjoy the avian songsters.

June 7 Eisenhower Park 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Family walk with crafts
19399 Military Hwy 78257 This walk is planned for families with young children and will proceed at a leisurely pace on the paved trails of the park. There will be lots of time for an up close and personal inspection of nature! Make a nature craft after the hike.

July 5Crownridge Canyon 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tree Muses Walk
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Master Naturalist, Ron Tullius, will again lead this leafy hike in Crownridge Canyon. Our focus will be the largest members of the plant kingdom. There’s such a diversity of tree bark, leaves and growth habit that you can’t be bored on this walk. It’s still warm around here; don’t forget a full water bottle for each person!

Aug 2 Friedrich Park 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Animal Signs Walk
21395 Milsa 78256 When people come to the park they always ask, "Where are the animals?" Well, the animals are hiding and are nocturnal and can be unnoticeably small, but we can see ‘signs’ of their presence even if we don’t see them. Come have a look!
Sept 6 Eisenhower Park 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Family walk with crafts
19399 Military Hwy 78257This walk is planned for families with young children and will proceed at a leisurely pace on the paved trails of the park. There will be lots of time for an up close and personal inspection of nature! Make a nature craft after the hike.

Oct 4 Crownridge Canyon 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Insect Walk
7222 Luskey 78256As we walk along, we often forget about the ‘little people’. Join us on the fall walk where we will focus on insects and other small creatures – we’ll have a young entomologist assisting with this hike.

Nov 1 Friedrich Park 10 a.m. – 12 noon Friedrich Fall Color Walk
21395 Milsa 78256 Have you ever noticed the alternating layers of vegetation color here in the fall? As we walk, we will solve the mystery of why you can look at the ‘balcones’ of the hills and see a red and green layer cake of color. And that’s not the only sign of winter’s approach – see how many more you can find!

Dec 6 Eisenhower Park 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Family walk with crafts
19399 Military Hwy 78257This walk is planned for families with young children and will proceed at a leisurely pace on the paved trails of the park. There will be lots of time for an up close and personal inspection of nature! Make a nature craft after the hike.